Chocolate Spinach Muffins: Indulgent Treat with Hidden Greens
These chocolate spinach muffins are a deliciously indulgent treat that cleverly incorporates nutritious greens without compromising on flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup spinach, finely chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the spinach, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- These muffins freeze well; store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg